Exchange Program – Free Supplies for Tutorials

Dotty over at Totally Tutorials is heading up a fantastic Exchange Program between craft suppliers and crafters.  The idea is pretty ingenious and of course, I jumped at the chance to participate!  I have a wonderful assortment of authentic burlap coffee sacks or coffee bags in my Etsy shop and I’m dying to see what some of you creative artisans will come up with.

The possibilities are pretty much endless:

  • Tote bags (very popular with my buyers)
  • Messenger bags
  • Lunch bags
  • Storage buckets (great for toys, yarn, crafting supplies, stuff that tend to “get away”…you know what I mean!)
  • Use as upholstery for chairs
  • pillows
  • pin cushions
  • ottoman
  • message board
  • etc., etc., etc.

You get the gist, right?  RIGHT!

Now – on to the juicy details you’re all dying to know!  Yes, more bullets:

  • 3 people will receive a FREE authentic burlap coffee sack or coffee bag from me.  FREE for whatever crazy, crafty and off-the-wall ideas you can come up with and execute.
  • Once you receive the coffee bag – go ahead and craft to your heart’s desire.
  • You will create a tutorial detailing your creative process with photos and a link to the Donkee House Etsy shop.
  • You will post your tutorial on one of the following (or all if you so wish):  Craftster, Instructables, or CutOutandKeep AND your own blog or site.

Time for some Q & A:

Q – How do I apply for a FREE authentic coffee sack or coffee bag?

A – You can either convo me at Etsy or leave a comment here on this sweet blog of mine.  Do one or the other, not both please :)   Tell me what you would like to do with the coffee bag and what your biggest challenge is in your world of crafting.

Q – How long do I have to apply?

A – You have one week to apply.  Submission begins TODAY, Monday – 2.15.10 and ends one week from now on Sunday – 2.21.10 @ midnight.

Q – How and when will the 3 receivers and Tutorial Creators be chosen?

A – I will choose the 3 Tutorial Creators based on submission answers on Monday – 2.22.10.

Q – How will I know that I’m chosen, or not?

A – If you are chosen as a Tutorial Creator, I will contact you via email, then make the announcement on this blog.  So check your email on Monday and check in here too.

Q – How long do I have to make and post the tutorial?

A – You will have two weeks from the day I ship (Tuesday – 2.23.10) to create your tutorial, so due date will be Tuesday – 3.9.10).  Life happens, that’s why you are given an ample of time so you won’t have to rush through anything.  If you are done earlier, cool!  Let me know when you are ready to post the tutorial!

Q – Um…how do I create a tutorial?

A – Head over to ArtMind – she’s got a wonderful tutorial on how to make a tutorial.

Q – When will you ship out the coffee bag so I can get my grubby hands on it?

A – I will ship out the coffee bags on Tuesday – 2.23.10.  When you get it will depend on how friendly you are with your post(wo)man.

Q – Where else will my kick-ass tutorial show up besides my own blog or site, Craftster, Instructables or CutOutandKeep?

A – Your kick-ass tutorial will also show up here on Donkee House and Totally Tutorials.  Your pics will also show up on my Etsy shop too!  Show the world what you can do!

Q – So…what coffee bags are you giving to us?

A – First up is the coffee bag up above – Burlap Coffee Sack or Coffee Bag – Cafe S do Brasil

Second – Burlap Coffee Sack or Coffee Bag – African Blend

Third – Burlap Coffee Sack or Coffee Bag – Product of Colombia